Gondwanaland: The epic history of the world, and our name
Gondwanaland: The epic history of the world, and our name
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We’re often asked about the meaning behind the name “Gondwana Ecotours”. The short answer is that we’re named after the ancient supercontinent, Gondwanaland. But this story spans millions of years and thousands of miles, culminating into the name, ethos, and mission that define who we are. Read on to find out more.
Why is Gondwana Ecotours named after Gondwanaland?
To answer this question, we decided to go straight to the source and ask our founder, Jared Sternberg, to share why he named the company “Gondwana Ecotours” and what it means to him. Here’s what Jared said:
“I first learned about the Gondwanaland supercontinent as a young adult when my brother, Aaron, brought me back a reggae album from a surf trip he went on in Chile. The band was called Gondwana, and they sang about love and unity. I was a fan of their music, and the idea of connection stuck with me.
“Around ten years later, I decided to start an international ecotourism company with the goal of connecting people and places to foster respect for natural and cultural diversity. When the time came to name the company, I immediately thought of Gondwanaland; Gondwana Ecotours was born.”
Gondwana Ecotours aims to bring people from different continents closer together, one trip at a time. By adventuring to faraway places as responsible travelers, we reconnect with one another and our planet, embodying the unity of Gondwanaland.
What is Gondwanaland?
The important thing to remember is that the continents we know today are only a temporary arrangement. They have transformed, joined together, and broken apart at different stages throughout Earth’s history.
Approximately 550 million years ago, the world looked very different. Note: this was even before the existence of what we now call the supercontinent “Pangaea”. Most of the Northern Hemisphere was covered by an ocean called “Panthalassa”. Whereas in the Southern Hemisphere, a huge landmass extended from the South Pole to the equator; a supercontinent scientists have named Gondwanaland.
The formation of Gondwanaland occurred over millions of years due to the collision of several ancient continents. The continental plates that would make up Gondwana slowly collided and merged, pushed together by powerful tectonic forces.
Gondwanaland covered nearly one-third of the Earth’s surface. Its climate was mild and the world was a warmer place. Primitive, multicellular organisms existed, and the fossil record shows examples of segmented worms and creatures resembling modern jellyfish.
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